Local P&D Driver (Class A - Fully Endorsed)

Estes Express Lines•Iron Mountain, MI

12d•$37 - $39

About The Position

The Local P&D Driver operates tractor-trailers and other equipment to transport freight safely in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA regulations. The role requires driving across varied terrain, routes, and weather conditions, operating manual-transmission vehicles, and performing safety functions such as chaining tires. The driver maintains required records, secures equipment and cargo, conducts vehicle inspections, monitors equipment for problems, and promptly reports maintenance issues and paperwork discrepancies. The position may involve use of in-cab technology, including electronic logs; variable schedules; dock work; and occasional over-the-road driving as approved by Safety and based on business needs. The driver may also load and unload freight at docks or customer sites and is expected to provide professional, courteous service. Regular attendance is required, and other duties may be assigned as operational and safety needs require. The role involves frequent physical activity, including lifting and moving loads of at least 70 pounds, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling, twisting, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, and climbing. The driver may work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, at high or precarious locations, around hazardous materials, and in varying weather conditions. Noise levels range from quiet to loud.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 21 years of age, as required by FMCSA regulations.
At least one year of driving experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Registration with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Residence within 75 miles of the domiciled Service Center and/or work assignment.
Required HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles endorsements; an LCV requirement may apply.
Ability to drive a tractor-trailer for a duration that conforms to FMCSA requirements.
Ability to operate a forklift with a minimum 7,500-pound vehicle capacity.
Ability to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70 pounds.
Ability to drop, hook, and couple trailers, including cranking landing gear, pulling a fifth-wheel pin requiring approximately 65 pounds of pressure, and maneuvering a trailer dolly.
Ability to provide an acceptable motor vehicle record, pass an FMCSA-required medical exam, and pass a road test.
Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
Ability to meet FMCSA requirements for speaking and reading English.
Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more when required by essential job functions.
Ability to drive routes and terrain that may include mountains, steep inclines, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels, and to drive in conditions including rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, and hot weather.
Ability to perform equipment safety and operational functions, including chaining tires and driving manual-transmission vehicles.
Ability to comply with company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct; interact well with others; and work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
Ability to read, interpret, and comply with written materials such as safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with high comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening, be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing, and be subject to a criminal history background check.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting and moving of at least 70 pounds; standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling, twisting, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, and climbing; and required close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment history preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate tractor-trailers and other equipment to transport freight in compliance with company policies, applicable laws, and FMCSA regulations.
Operate equipment in varied terrain, routes, and environmental conditions, including manual-transmission vehicles and tire chains.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations and comply with Commercial Driver’s License requirements.
Comply with requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
Ensure the security of equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and check gauges, visual indicators, trailer seals or locks, and vehicle condition during trips.
Promptly report maintenance problems to Fleet Services or supervision.
Verify unit numbers against paperwork and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Use in-cab technology, including electronic logs, when required.
Work different schedules and on the dock as business needs require; drive over the road occasionally when approved by Safety and needed by the business.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public.
Assist with dock or customer-site freight loading and unloading as needed.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties required by operational or safety needs.